Looking back at key SNAP developments in 2023

SNAP commanded a significant profile in the grocery industry as retailers grappled with reduced payouts and the USDA took steps to make it easier for people to access their benefits digitally.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 21, 2023

Sizing up 2023: A look back at our top predictions for the year

Grocery Dive forecast that food retailers would focus on value messaging, adding more store amenities to online shopping and growing retail media. So how’d we do?

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Dec. 20, 2023

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The biggest grocery CEO moves of 2023

Multiple retailers named new chief executives this year — including Giant Eagle and Dollar General, both of which ousted their previous leaders.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2023

Dom’s unveils plans for first suburban store

The Chicagoland grocer, which is merging with Foxtrot Market, will open a location in Vernon Hills, Illinois, in 2025. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 19, 2023

Whole Foods unveils new pollinator policy

By 2025, the grocer aims to implement an Integrated Pest Management system and eliminate the use of certain pesticides and chemicals. 

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 19, 2023

Albertsons appoints Nike, Cerberus leaders to company board

Lisa Gray, a senior legal officer with private equity firm Cerberus, previously served on the grocer’s board of directors from 2014 until the launch of its IPO in 2020.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2023

CPGs are masking inflation by deceiving consumers, lawmaker says

Federal data shows that smaller package sizes have played a significant role in driving up unit costs, hurting shoppers while benefiting suppliers, Sen. Bob Casey said last week in letters to four industry groups.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 18, 2023

Streamlining external manufacturing searches: The CPA RFQ tool and its value for grocery retailers

The CPA RFQ tool serves as a centralized platform designed to match businesses in need of manufacturing services with qualified contract packagers and manufacturers.

Dec. 18, 2023

How The Giant Company is using its flagship location as a testing ground for store innovations

The Ahold Delhaize banner's Riverwalk store in Philadelphia is exploring ways to reduce shrink, improve dairy product merchandising and focus on value. 

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 14, 2023

6 Congressmembers urge FTC to oppose Kroger-Albertsons merger

In a Monday letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the lawmakers said the proposed deal would hurt shoppers, suppliers and workers and that the grocers’ divestiture plan would not resolve antitrust concerns. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Dec. 13, 2023

Save A Lot makes interim CEO its permanent leader

Fred Boehler is filling the top role after initially stepping in on a temporary basis after Leon Bergmann left the company at the end of October.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • Updated Dec. 13, 2023

Mapping Sprouts’ ambitious growth plan

From continued West Coast expansion to its charge up the East Coast, here's a visual guide to the specialty grocer's progress in new and existing markets.

By Peyton Bigora , Jasmine Ye Han , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 13, 2023

UFCW throws support behind proposed grant program protecting supply chain workers

The Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Act would help cover “disaster-related costs” for farm, grocery and meatpacking workers.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2023

Grocery Outlet CFO to step down

Charles Bracher plans to leave his position on March 1, 2024, after serving in the role for more than a decade, the discount grocery chain said Monday.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2023

More consumers say grocers are ‘on my side’ when it comes to health

Half of consumers surveyed by FMI believe grocers align with their health goals — a figure that’s up from last year but still leaves plenty of room for improvement.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2023

Amazon pilots grocery subscription service in 3 cities

The program offers Prime customers unlimited free delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market on orders over $35 and unlimited 30-minute pickup regardless of order size.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 11, 2023

How has contract manufacturing shaped the U.S. grocery industry?

For leading brands, the traditional 18-month internal development cycle, followed by internal scaling of production, which worked well for a century, is simply too slow to respond to many of these new challenges.

By Carl Melville, TMG • Dec. 11, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Albertsons gets its big YouTube moment

The grocer, which has played around in the metaverse, recently teamed up with viral video hitmaker Jimmy Donaldson, aka “MrBeast.”

By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 8, 2023

Kroger’s new benefits program expands access to affordable food

The tie-up with a healthcare technology company lets Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and other employer benefits program recipients use services at the grocer’s pharmacies as well as buy eligible food and over-the-counter items. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 7, 2023

Walmart’s CFO talks inflation, e-commerce profitability

The retailer has been surprised at the resiliency of consumers in the face of high prices throughout 2023, John David Rainey said Wednesday at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 7, 2023

Hundreds of new stores help push Dollar General sales up 2.4%

But the discount retailer is cutting back its expansion plans for next year as it aims to turn its business around.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2023

Chicago business owners dispute proposed Foxtrot location

As the boutique retailer looks to join the city’s Andersonville neighborhood, dozens of community members are urging officials to reject its entry.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 7, 2023

Brookshire Grocery plans ‘new generation’ Fresh banner store

This will be the company’s third store under the upmarket format and comes as other regional grocers have also opened fresh-focused banners.

By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • Dec. 7, 2023

Over 130 countries sign COP28 pledge to integrate food into climate action

Notably absent from the list of signatories is India, which has said it will refuse to sign on to any agreement that could compromise food security.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 6, 2023

UNFI posts another loss but expects improvements in 2024

The grocery retailer and wholesaler has made “early progress” in executing the “transformation agenda” it announced in March, CEO Sandy Douglas said Wednesday during an earnings call.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 6, 2023